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Watches of James Bond

The Watches of James Bond

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While our favorite agent is always the star, the watches of James Bond have played a key role in many of 007’s adventures, from detecting radiation in Thunderball to housing a laser in GoldenEye, but the majority of James’ watches just tell time. In the books, Ian Fleming only mentions one watch by name, Rolex, likely based on Fleming’s own Rolex Explorer. The first mention of Bond’s Rolex was in the novel Live and Let Die in 1954, the watch would again be referenced in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service in 1963.

The first watch Bond would wear on screen would be Sean Connery’s own Gruen Precision 510, but later in Dr. No he can be seen wearing a Rolex Submariner, which is said to have been owned by one of the producers. Because the bracelet wouldn’t fit on Connery’s wrist, the watch was worn on-screen with a NATO strap. Over the years, watches from Breitling, Seiko, Heuer, Orfina, and since 1995 Omega have been worn by 007.

Check out Watches of James Bond below and let us know your favorite watch from the series in the comments!

 

Watches of James Bond
 
Ref. 1016
Live and Let Die (Novel 1954)
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (Novel 1963)
 

 

Dr. No (1962)
From Russia with Love (1963) 
Goldfinger (1964)
You Only Live Twice (1967)
Diamonds Are Forever (1971)
Sean Connery
 
 
(worn with NATO strap)
Dr. No (1962)
From Russia with Love (1963)
Goldfinger (1964)
Thunderball (1965)
Sean Connery

Watches of James Bond

Modified Breitling Top Time Chronograph 
Thunderball (1965)
Sean Connery
 
 
 
 
 
Rolex GMT-Master
Ref. 16750 
Casino Royale (1967)
Peter Sellers


Rolex Chronograph 
Ref. 6238
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969)
George Lazenby
 
 
 
Rolex Submariner 
Ref. 5513
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969)
George Lazenby
Live and Let Die (1973)
Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
Roger Moore
 
 
 
Rolex Submariner 
Ref. 6358
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969)
George Lazenby
 
 
 
Hamilton Pulsar P2 2900 
Live and Let Die (1973)
Roger Moore
 
 
 
 
 
Seiko 0674 5009 
Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
 Roger Moore
 
 
 
Seiko M354 Memory-Bank Calendar 
Moonraker (1979)
Roger Moore
 
 
 
The Seiko H357 5040 
For Your Eyes Only (1981)
Roger Moore
 
 
 
The Seiko G757 Sports 100 
Octopussy (1983)
Roger Moore
 
 
 
 
 Orfina Military Mark II
Never Say Never Again (1983)
Sean Connery
 
 
 
Seiko 7A28-7020  
A View To A Kill (1985)
Roger Moore
 
 
 
Seiko H558-5000
A View To A Kill (1985)
Roger Moore
 
 
 
Seiko SPD09
A View To A Kill (1985)
Roger Moore
 
 
 
Heuer Night Diver
Ref. 980.031
The Living Daylights (1987)
Timothy Dalton
 
 
 
Rolex Submariner 
License to Kill (1989)
Timothy Dalton
 
 
 
Omega Seamaster Professional 300M 
Ref. 2541.80
GoldenEye (1995)
 Pierce Brosnan
 
 
 
Omega Seamaster Professional 300M 
Ref. 2541.80
Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
 Pierce Brosnan
 
 
 
 Omega Seamaster Professional 300M 
Ref. 2531.80 
The World Is Not Enough (1999)
Die Another Day (2002)
 Pierce Brosnan
 
 
 
Omega Seamaster 300M Co-Axial 
Ref. 2220.80.00
Casino Royal (2006)
Daniel Craig
 
 
 
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 
Ref. 2900.50.91
Casino Royal (2006)
Daniel Craig
 
 
 
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 
Ref. 2201.50.00
Quantum of Solace (2008)
Daniel Craig
 
 
 
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Mid-Size Chronometer
Ref. 231.10.39.21.03.001
Skyfall (2012)
Daniel Craig
 
 
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 
Ref. 232.30.42.21.01.001
Skyfall (2012)
Daniel Craig
 
 
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Master Co-Axial 
Ref. 231.10.42.21.03.003 
 Specter (2015)
Daniel Craig
 
 
Seamaster 300 
Ref. 233.32.31.41.21.01.001
 Specter (2015)
Daniel Craig
 
 
 
Vintage Omega Chronograph Caliber 321
Specter (2015)
Daniel Craig
 
 
 
James Bond No Time to Die Omega Seamaster

 

Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co-Axial Master Chronometer 
Ref.   210.90. 42.20. 01.001
No Time to Die (2020)
Daniel Craig

The Watches of James Bond will be updated as new films are released.

Lead Image Courtesy of Eon Entertainment

Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield, founder of The Gentleman Racer, is a storyteller, adventurer, and automotive expert whose work blends cars, travel, and culture. As a member of The Explorers Club, he brings a spirit of discovery to his work, whether uncovering forgotten racing history or embarking on global expeditions. His site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados, known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective. A Texan with a passion for classic cars and motorsports, Michael is also a hands-on restorer, currently working on a 1960s SCCA-spec Formula Super Vee and other project cars. As the head of the Satterfield Group, he consults on branding and marketing for top automotive and lifestyle brands, bringing his deep industry knowledge to every project.

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